Browsing Open Research by Author "Elkins, MR"

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Inspiratory muscle training to facilitate weaning from mechanical ventilation: protocol for a systematic review

Moodie, LH; Reeve, JC; Vermeulen, N; Elkins, MR (BioMed Central Ltd, 2011)

Background In intensive care, weaning is the term used for the process of withdrawal of mechanical ventilation to enable spontaneous breathing to be re-established. Inspiratory muscle weakness and deconditioning are common ...
Postoperative Outcomes Following Preoperative Inspiratory Muscle Training in Patients Undergoing Open Cardiothoracic or Upper Abdominal Surgery: Protocol for a Systematic Review

Mans, CM; Reeve, JC; Gasparini, CA; Elkins, MR (BioMed Central, 2012)

Background: In patients undergoing open cardiothoracic and upper abdominal surgery, postoperative pulmonary complications remain an important cause of postoperative morbidity and mortality, impacting upon hospital length ...